Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the SL620 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SL620 was revealed 4 years prior to the DP3 Merrill which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SL620 scores against the DP3 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SL620 and the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and DP3 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and DP3 Merrill.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL620 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.